Champaign Unit 4 Schools Middle School Athletic Director/Dean of Students

Performance Responsibilities: ATHLETIC & EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM LEADERSHIP A. Provides comprehensive oversight for the school’s athletic, extracurricular, and co-curricular program offeringsB. Ensures that programming is administered in a manner consistent with policies adopted by the Board of Education, the Illinois Elementary Schools Association (IESA), and applicable lawC. Meets regularly with coaches and other staff to communicate expectations and ensure consistency in programmingD. Supervises and oversees maintenance of all athletic and extracurricular facilitiesE. Develops a balanced schedule of games/meets for each program, schedules facilities, and contracts officials and other personnel for each contestF. Organizes and manages invitational and IESA-sponsored athletic tournaments and meetsG. Monitors student eligibility for participation in athletics/activitiesI. Maintains an accurate inventory of athletic and extracurricular uniforms, equipment, and suppliesJ. Prepares and administers a budget for athletic and extracurricular programs and makes recommendations to the PrincipalK. Maintains accurate financial reports for all programsL. Serves as the designated liaison to all booster clubs and ensures their adherence to Board PolicyM. Coordinates all ticket sales for events and accurately accounts for all monies collectedN. Arranges and approves all transportation of athletic and extracurricular teams and groupsO. Directs staff supervision of home athletic and extracurricular eventsP. Coordinates and articulates athletic programs with high school Athletics AdministratorsQ. Oversees and ensures consistency of athletics-related disciplinary actionR. Coordinates study halls in conjunction with coaches to promote academic excellenceS. Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, coordination, and supervision of fundraising programsT. Coordinates with parents, booster clubs, media, and the community in presenting the school's athletic and extracurricular programsU. Utilizes social media and other platforms to promote athletics and activitiesCURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP A. Participates in the development of the District's curriculum and assists in monitoring implementation, with emphasis on the social/emotional curriculumB. Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline, as necessary, to provide a proper learning environment. C. Proactively addresses issues that arise to minimize disruptions to the school and maximize instructional time for each studentD. Assists in establishing a building time schedule and calendar that provides maximum learning timeE. Assists in communicating and defining building level goals and objectives that are consistent with the District curriculumF. Monitors, in conjunction with the administrative team, student progress and relies on performance data to make decisionsSCHOOL MANAGEMENT A. Implements and monitors the effectiveness of all Board of Education and building level policies and proceduresB. Plans, administers, and supervises the use of school facilitiesC. Prepares and maintains reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork as assigned by the PrincipalD. Analyzes student data as directed by the PrincipalE. Attends and actively supervises extracurricular activitiesF. Assists and consults with such local community agencies as the police, fire, and health departments with reference to inspections, drills, and securityG. Shares responsibility for assembly programs, field trips, school exhibits, contests and drives, school elections, fundraising activities, and commencement activitiesSCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS A. Acts as a liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and District while encouraging community participation in school lifeB. Participates in building advisory committeesC. Serves, as requested, with parent, faculty, and student groups in advancing educational and related activities and objectivesD. Coordinates mailings, news releases, and other forms of communication. SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT A. Adheres to the District’s Affinity Action/Equal Employment Opportunities policies and follows building and area of supervision guidelines established for screening, interviewing, hiring, and assigning employeesB. Makes recommendations regarding District policies and negotiated agreementsC. Supervises non-licensed personnel (as assigned) and makes recommendations regarding their employment, transfer, promotion, or dismissalD. Assists in planning and administering staff development activities and handbooksE. Ensures that all staff are allocated and used effectively and efficientlyF. Builds relationships with all staff members, promotes a team-oriented environment, and maintains high standards of accountability. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES A. Participates in professional growth opportunities (e.g., attends regional, state, and national professional conferences, reads professional publications, and/or enrolls in advanced courses)B. Participates in District meetings and such other meetings as are required or appropriateC. Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications: Illinois Administrative Licensure (preferred) or progressing toward Illinois Administrative Licensure Master’s Degree or above (preferred) or progressing toward a Master’s Degree Prior teaching and/or administrative experience at the level to be assigned (preferred) Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable Salary/Benefits The entry level base salary for this position in the upcoming school year is $90,852, plus highly competitive benefits, including 100% Board-paid TRS contributions and 100% Board-paid employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Additional compensation above the base is offered to candidates based on their number of years of successful teaching and administrative experience. Questions about salaries or fringe benefits may be directed to the Human Resources Office. Please email inquiries to hr@u4sd.org.Additional Notes Application Deadline This is a year-round (12 month) position. More About Our Community Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana. Want to Learn More? If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, atwhitehna@u4sd.org. Please include your résumé.Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page